2023 Israel–Hamas ceasefire
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The 2023 Israel–Hamas ceasefire is a forthcoming agreed ceasfire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Both sides agreed to a four-day break in fighting, with the ceasefire subject to extension providing additional hostages are released.[1] The ceasefire allowed the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians held in Israel and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.[2][3]
Background
Agreement
The ceasefire agreement was reached after intense negotiations, mediated by Qatar.[4] As part of the deal, Hamas agreed to release about 50 hostages, mostly civilian children and women.[5] In return, Israel agreed to a temporary cessation of hostilities and allowed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.[6][7]
Hostage release
The release of hostages was an important part of the ceasefire agreement.[5] Hostages held in Gaza were released in small batches every 24 hours.[8]
International response
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate, lasting, and continuous humanitarian ceasefire.[9] The resolution was approved with 120 members voting for it, 14 opposing it, and 45 remaining neutral.[10]
References
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- ^ "Israel, Hamas agree 4-day truce for hostage release and aid into Gaza".
- ^ "Qatar announces Israel-Hamas truce-for-hostages deal that would pause Gaza fighting, bring more aid". Associated Press News. 21 November 2023.
- ^ Coen, Susie; Bodkin, Henry; Hamblin, Andrea (2023-11-22). "Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed in exchange for hostages". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ a b "Are Israel and Hamas nearing a 'hostage' deal? What to know". Al Jazeera.
- ^ "MSN". MSN.
- ^ https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-11-13/hamas-armed-wing-discussed-releasing-70-hostages-in-return-for-5-day-truce
- ^ "Israel, Hamas in advanced talks to release 50 more Gaza hostages -- senior official | The Times of Israel". The Times of Israel.
- ^ "UN General Assembly adopts Gaza resolution calling for immediate and sustained 'humanitarian truce' | UN News". 26 October 2023.
- ^ "UNGA urges humanitarian truce in Gaza: How did your country vote?".
